Book Reviews – World State of Mind

REVIEW: Talib Kweli Vibrate Higher A Rap Story

March 7, 2021 Comments Off

BOOK REVIEW: Talib Kweli Vibrate Higher A Rap Story. Talib Kweli so eloquently expresses his experiences of growing up in 90’s New York as firstly a fan of, but then an active contributor of hip hop. Kweli finds the words I could never conjure to express his love for Hip Hop that I also felt in the 90’s. Resonating with many of his thoughts and sentiments from this unique insight into the minds of one of hip hop’s most highly respected conscious artists that entwines with much needed social commentary is a must for all hip hop fans, period. […]

Book Review: If the Oceans Were Ink – Carla Powers

December 1, 2019 Comments Off

As a British born Muslim, I was intrigued by this book written by Carla Power and her take on Islam as a Western journalist. Carla was raised by a Jewish mother and a Quaker father […]

Book Review: ‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama

November 1, 2019 Comments Off

Michelle Obama paints a very honest memoir of her life as a daughter, lawyer, mother, and or course first lady to become the woman she is today. It’s a personal insight into the family lives […]

Nobody – Casualties of America's War on the Vulnerable, from Ferguson to Flint and Beyond – By Marc Lamont Hill [Book Review]

June 9, 2019 Comments Off

After delivering a speech at the United Nations, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill became victimized by the media for speaking out for Palestinian rights. Following the perils of many equal rights activists he was immediately accused […]